How to Reset Alexa Echo Dot 3rd Generation

Here, we show how to reset the Alexa Echo Dot 3rd Generation smart speaker back to factory default settings.  So why would you ever reset ?  Well, you may wish to sell or give this speaker to another person.  Or link it to a new Amazon account.  Or connect it to a new WiFi network.  … Continue reading How to Reset Alexa Echo Dot 3rd Generation

Reset Echo Dot to Restore Proper Operation

The Echo Dot smart speakers need a hard reset now and then.  This restores them to their out-of-box, factory default states.  This also corrects many abnormal behaviors in these speakers.  So, we show you how to reset Echo Dot in this piece.  Why?  Because this often corrects erratic behaviors in these speakers, and prepares them … Continue reading Reset Echo Dot to Restore Proper Operation

How to Connect Echo Dot to Sony Bluetooth Speaker

This post shows how to connect a typical Sony Bluetooth speaker to any of the Echo Dot smart speakers. We will show this using the Echo Dot 3rd Generation model.  But the same you could also do with any Echo device that supports Bluetooth.  Since this BT connecting happens between the speaker and Echo Dot … Continue reading How to Connect Echo Dot to Sony Bluetooth Speaker

Wonderboom Bluetooth Pairing Instructions

This post gives Wonderboom Bluetooth pairing instructions for common Bluetooth devices. Start with your Wonderboom shut OFF (all dark LEDs). Then, follow along to pair it with most any Bluetooth source device.  In this demo, we show how pairing works on our iPad Air mobile computer. But like procedures work for iPhones, iPods, and Android … Continue reading Wonderboom Bluetooth Pairing Instructions

Honeywell Thermostat Restart Instructions

Follow these Honeywell thermostat restart instructions if your t-stat behaves strangely.  For example, it might freeze, hang, or fail to operate the furnace.  Or, it refuses to connect to WiFi, or sends no data to the Honeywell Total Comfort Connect servers.  Any of these problems a restart often fixes. Honeywell Thermostat Restart Instructions Before doing … Continue reading Honeywell Thermostat Restart Instructions

Amazon Alexa Wake Word, How to Change

You want to know how to change Amazon Alexa wake word? You can indeed change this word that these  speakers respond to when you say it.  Current Alexa wake word options are, “Alexa…,” “Amazon…,” “Computer…,” “Echo…,”  and “Ziggy…” The Amazon Alexa wake up word is the name you say to wake up the smart speaker … Continue reading Amazon Alexa Wake Word, How to Change

How to Turn Off UE Roll Bluetooth Speaker

We explain how to turn off a UE Roll portable Bluetooth speaker here.  Now most speakers have a Power button that they prominently place on the unit so it’s easy to find.  Indeed, while this speaker has its Power button on the back, it is still fairly easy to locate.  E.g. See it in the … Continue reading How to Turn Off UE Roll Bluetooth Speaker